July 2011 Newsletter

What’s Brewing at The Pub?

LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

The British Bulldog always endeavors to support local musicians. Don Russo is well known around the Columbia music scene. Don’s song catalogue is an extensive and varied mix of contemporary and classic hits. Don is creating quite a following… Catch Don at the pub.

SYR made their pub debut in early June. This young up and coming local band play a variety of acoustic Irish traditional as well as Irish rock.

Jazz lovers will enjoy the Tony Lee Group. A local trio, Tony the drummer is considered one of the premiere musicians in the state. Many people will remember his former band Treadmill Trackstar. The Tony Lee Group will satisfy the jazz aficionado’s need to hear good music with a refreshing beverage.

Octopus Jones makes their long awaited debut at the pub on August 26. This talented five piece band plays an array of original material. They have played the House of Blues on two occasions, and are clearly a band that is on the verge of taking off on the national scene.

WINE TO SUIT THE PALETTE

Besides being known for our extensive beer list, the British Bulldog has slowly been putting together a wine list that should more than hold its own among connoisseurs of the ’grape’. The Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand boasts clearly defined aromas and flavors of green plums and passion fruit with just a hint of lime. The Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is a dry, crisp wine with beautiful ripe peach and apricot aromas Hyland Chardonnay from Australia gives you plenty of bang for your buck with its hazelnut and soft vanilla aromas. The Satori Pinot Grigio combines dry crispness with balancing acidity to produce a wine perfect for parties or as an aperitif. Casal Garcia is a slightly effervescent, invigorating Rose which is a real treat in warm weather. Our House BV Chardonnay and Merlot offer a superb value for the budget conscious, and will be offered as a special on Wednesdays.

European Soccer At The Pub

With the outside temperatures soaring, it’s hard to think that before you know it the European soccer season will kick off. August 13th sees the start of a brand new season. Will Man Utd repeat? How will Chelsea fair under new boss Villas-Boras? A resurgent Liverpool under King Kenny Dalglish are aiming to spoil the predictions and collect some silverware, and let’s not forget about the newly promoted QPR, Norwich and Swansea. They will be aiming to prove that they belong in the top flight of English soccer.. It is going to be a fantastic season. As Usual the British Bulldog will show all televised games. Besides the EPL, We will have all the televised Serie A games from Italy, La Ligue from Spain, and the Bundesleagua from Germany. Besides the domestic leagues, we will continue to show the UEFA Champions League games and the Europa Cup. Who will forget the atmosphere earlier this year when Barcelona defeated Man Utd 3-1 in the Champions league final. The pub was packed to capacity for that game, and fans on both sides enjoyed the game with good spirits. This season promises to be just as exciting.